---
title: Web Tools
---

## Code

```python cookbook/tools/webtools.py
from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.tools.webtools import WebTools

agent = Agent(
    instructions=[
        "You are a web utility assistant that helps with URL operations",
        "Expand shortened URLs to show their final destinations",
        "Help users understand where links lead before visiting them",
    ],
    tools=[WebTools()],
    markdown=True,
)

agent.print_response("Expand this shortened URL: https://bit.ly/3example")
```

## Usage

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Set your API key">
    ```bash
    export OPENAI_API_KEY=xxx
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install libraries">
    ```bash
    pip install -U httpx openai agno
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run Agent">
    <CodeGroup>
    ```bash Mac
    python cookbook/tools/webtools.py
    ```

    ```bash Windows
    python cookbook/tools/webtools.py
    ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>
